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Bethlehem, Etzion DCL, Wed 7.11.07, Morning

Place: Bethlehem (300) Etzion DCO
Observers: Rahel M., Ora A., driving and helping Yosef M., transaltion Ruthie B.
Nov-07-2007
| Morning

Bethlehem, Al Nashash, Nebi Yunas, Etzyon

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06:35 Bethlehem CP

A large number of people are crowded outside by the buses. Inside, only few people can seen. These people pass through quickly and exit. Inside it is peaceful and quiet. It seems hard to believe that just last week we witnessed this same place crowded, with long lines and much upheaval. We have not figured out what was the cause of this change 

07:15 Al Nashash

Here too, it is quiet. No one approaches us. 

07:40 Nebe Yunas

Many cars pass by us but do not stop. Someone waves hello from a passing car, but does not stop. 

08:10 Etzyon DCL

A few people are sitting in the hall waiting for licenses. The police officer is present, but is not answering the phone. No one approached us the whole time we were there.

  • Bethlehem (300)

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    • Located adjacent to the Separation Wall ("Jerusalem Wrap") at the north entrance to Bethlehem, this checkpoint cuts off Bethlehem and the entire West Bank from East Jerusalem, with all the serious implications for health services, trade, education, work and the fabric of life. The checkpoint is manned by the Border police and private security companies. It is an extensive infrastructure barrier and is designated as a border terminal, open 24 hours a day for foreign tourists. Israeli passport holders are not allowed to pass to Bethlehem, and Palestinian residents are not allowed to enter Jerusalem, except those with entry permits to Israel and East Jerusalem residents. Israeli buses are allowed to travel to Bethlehem only through this checkpoint.
      The checkpoint, which demonstrated harsh conditions of crowding and extreme passage delays for years, started employing advanced electronic identification posts and has upgraded its gates' system as of the middle of 2019  - and conditions improved.
      Adjacent to the checkpoint, in an enclosure between high walls and another passage, is the historic Rachel's Tomb, which is now embedded within a concrete fortified building. It contains prayer and study complexes for Jews only, as well as a residential complex. updated  November 2019   .

  • Etzion DCO

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    •   serves residents of Bethlehem and surrounding villages who need magnetic cards, work permits for Israel, permits for one-time entry for religious or health reasons, various police permits, etc.
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